Columbia Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 1225 Waco Blvd SE
       Palm Bay, FL  32909-5306


(321) 676-1319

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
1550th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,338 Help


Students who attend Columbia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southwest Middle School
High:    Bayside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.5%
African American:
23.3%
Hispanic:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.2% Help


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Compare Details Columbia Elementary School ranks worse than 69.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 50th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Columbia Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), African American (23.3%), Hispanic (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 33rd best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia Elementary School is $11,338, which is the 18th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Columbia Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 17th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.96 79th 199 60.3%
2005 59.98 113th 202 44.1%
2006 70.88 502nd 1688 70.3%
2007 66.76 623rd 1786 65.1%
2008 57.15 803rd 1789 55.1%
2009 55.94 852nd 1847 53.9%
2010 65.24 695th 1919 63.8%
2011 53.65 967th 1985 51.3%
2012 38.81 1237th 1984 37.7%
2013 32.15 1433rd 2029 29.4%
2014 40.87 1234th 2064 40.2%
2016 20.14 1734th 2087 16.9%
2017 18.46 1828th 2112 13.4%
2018 21.96 1739th 2118 17.9%
2019 34.49 1476th 2182 32.4%
2021 54.27 1001st 2247 55.5%
2022 34.65 1453rd 2219 34.5%
2023 32.23 1549th 2240 30.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 573 18 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1989 702 35 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1990 821 56 13 46 2 n/a n/a 0 938
1991 887 71 17 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1015
1992 895 78 15 42 4 n/a n/a 0 1034
1993 897 99 14 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1053
1994 931 89 22 46 3 n/a n/a 0 1091
1995 887 104 16 46 3 n/a n/a 0 1056
1996 887 104 16 46 3 n/a n/a 0 1056
1997 863 112 11 63 2 n/a n/a 0 1051
1998 890 99 12 68 1 n/a n/a 0 1070
1999 608 112 9 64 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2000 588 98 8 67 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2001 586 81 5 74 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2002 516 67 2 58 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 516 67 2 58 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 479 116 2 57 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2005 476 100 1 60 3 n/a n/a 0 640
2006 441 100 1 74 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2007 361 107 2 71 2 n/a n/a 34 577
2008 313 127 3 64 3 n/a n/a 43 553
2009 342 128 2 68 5 n/a n/a 56 601
2010 319 109 2 72 1 n/a n/a 47 550
2011 341 107 4 95 2 1 60 0 610
2012 379 149 6 113 1 1 56 0 705
2013 373 135 7 127 3 0 48 0 693
2014 329 125 4 98 3 0 56 0 615
2015 304 108 8 92 4 2 52 0 570
2016 298 117 8 103 3 1 47 0 577
2017 271 117 8 88 7 0 53 0 544
2018 259 118 3 77 5 0 50 0 512
2019 224 104 3 86 4 1 56 0 478
2020 202 101 1 78 4 1 44 0 431
2021 171 104 3 86 2 1 38 0 405
2022 200 114 3 110 0 1 34 0 462
2023 230 118 5 117 0 1 35 0 506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 34.0 17.7 43.5
1989 776 43.0 18.0 28.6
1990 938 52.0 18.0 26.5
1991 1015 58.0 17.5 22.5
1992 1034 54.0 19.1 12.8
1993 1053 58.0 18.2 24.9
1994 1091 63.0 17.3 26.1
1995 1056 60.0 17.6 31.1
1996 1056 60.0 17.6 31.1
1997 1051 61.0 17.2 27.2
1998 1070 63.0 17.0 25.8
1999 793 50.0 15.9 45.6
2000 761 50.0 15.2 46.8
2001 746 46.0 16.2 50.1
2002 643 43.0 15.0 46
2003 643 43.0 15.0 46
2004 654 42.0 15.6 48.9
2005 640 45.0 14.2 53
2006 618 43.0 14.4 47.2
2007 577 41.0 14.1 59.1
2008 553 41.5 13.3 63.9
2009 601 44.0 14.8 71.4
2010 550 40.0 13.7 76.9
2011 610 44.6 13.6 76.4
2012 705 47.6 14.8 76.2
2013 693 50.0 13.8 77.9
2014 615 47.0 13.0 73.7
2015 570 45.0 12.6 77.5
2016 577 43.0 13.4 78.2
2017 544 41.0 13.2 76.5
2018 512 36.0 14.2 75
2019 478 32.8 14.5 78
2020 431 31.8 13.5 77.7
2021 405 30.0 13.5 65.2
2022 462 33.0 14.0 66
2023 506 34.0 14.8 68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 34.0 17.7 43.5
1989 776 43.0 18.0 28.6
1990 938 52.0 18.0 26.5
1991 1015 58.0 17.5 22.5
1992 1034 54.0 19.1 12.8
1993 1053 58.0 18.2 24.9
1994 1091 63.0 17.3 26.1
1995 1056 60.0 17.6 31.1
1996 1056 60.0 17.6 31.1
1997 1051 61.0 17.2 27.2
1998 1070 63.0 17.0 25.8
1999 793 50.0 15.9 45.6
2000 761 50.0 15.2 46.8
2001 746 46.0 16.2 50.1
2002 643 43.0 15.0 46
2003 643 43.0 15.0 46
2004 654 42.0 15.6 48.9
2005 640 45.0 14.2 53
2006 618 43.0 14.4 47.2
2007 577 41.0 14.1 59.1
2008 553 41.5 13.3 63.9
2009 601 44.0 14.8 71.4
2010 550 40.0 13.7 76.9
2011 610 44.6 13.6 76.4
2012 705 47.6 14.8 76.2
2013 693 50.0 13.8 77.9
2014 615 47.0 13.0 73.7
2015 570 45.0 12.6 77.5
2016 577 43.0 13.4 78.2
2017 544 41.0 13.2 76.5
2018 512 36.0 14.2 75
2019 478 32.8 14.5 78
2020 431 31.8 13.5 77.7
2021 405 30.0 13.5 65.2
2022 462 33.0 14.0 66
2023 506 34.0 14.8 68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,103 (12.6%) $7,657 (87.4%) $8,760
2019 $1,549 (15.7%) $8,337 (84.3%) $9,887
2020 $1,530 (14.2%) $9,223 (85.8%) $10,754
2021 $1,920 (16.0%) $10,054 (84.0%) $11,973
2022 $1,982 (17.5%) $9,358 (82.5%) $11,338

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1476th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1549th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary School)4646
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)4351
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary School)6038
 22%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)4925
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary School)4345
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)3927
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Columbia Elementary School)4741
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary School)5158
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)5358
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478506
 5.9%
African American104118
 13.5%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic86117
 36%
Pacific Islander11
White224230
 2.7%
Two or More Races5635
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78%68.2%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Elementary School

Students who attend Columbia Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southwest Middle School
High : Bayside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Columbia Elementary School.

Students at Columbia Elementary School are 45% White, 23% African American, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Columbia Elementary School ranks 1550th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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